Local Deputy Reunites with Rescuers Who Saved His Life During Award Ceremony in Kendall.
Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office deputy Fidel Rubido had a chance encounter with the first responders who saved his life during an award ceremony for police officers and firefighters in Kendall, a community in southwest Miami-Dade County. The reunion took place just over a month after Rubido was involved in a serious traffic crash on his way home from work.
According to Rubido, he was driving when another car ran the red light and slammed into his vehicle. Miraculously, help arrived quickly, with fire rescue officers cutting open his doors within minutes and rushing him to the hospital. There, doctors revealed that he had sustained a broken femur and two fractured discs as a result of the crash.
The same team who rescued Rubido was being recognized for their bravery during the Kendall Federation Police and Firefighter Awards Night when they were surprised by the deputy with an emotional thank you. Miami-Dade firefighter Kenneth Wood described seeing Rubido, saying it was "tremendous" to know that he is healthy and doing well.
Rubido's recovery has been a long and arduous one, but he remains eager to get back to work. He attributed his survival to the quick response of the first responders, saying that without their help, he would not be alive today. "I believe that God gave me a second chance," Rubido said.
The awards ceremony was an emotional night for all involved, with Rubido's reunion serving as a poignant reminder of the importance of first responder work in keeping communities safe.
Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office deputy Fidel Rubido had a chance encounter with the first responders who saved his life during an award ceremony for police officers and firefighters in Kendall, a community in southwest Miami-Dade County. The reunion took place just over a month after Rubido was involved in a serious traffic crash on his way home from work.
According to Rubido, he was driving when another car ran the red light and slammed into his vehicle. Miraculously, help arrived quickly, with fire rescue officers cutting open his doors within minutes and rushing him to the hospital. There, doctors revealed that he had sustained a broken femur and two fractured discs as a result of the crash.
The same team who rescued Rubido was being recognized for their bravery during the Kendall Federation Police and Firefighter Awards Night when they were surprised by the deputy with an emotional thank you. Miami-Dade firefighter Kenneth Wood described seeing Rubido, saying it was "tremendous" to know that he is healthy and doing well.
Rubido's recovery has been a long and arduous one, but he remains eager to get back to work. He attributed his survival to the quick response of the first responders, saying that without their help, he would not be alive today. "I believe that God gave me a second chance," Rubido said.
The awards ceremony was an emotional night for all involved, with Rubido's reunion serving as a poignant reminder of the importance of first responder work in keeping communities safe.
this is so heartwarming! i'm literally getting chills thinking about deputy rubido being reunited with his rescuers at the awards ceremony 
it's amazing to see how grateful he is for their help, and i can imagine how emotional it must have been for all of them to be recognized like that 
. it just goes to show that good karma happens when people are kind and helpful to one another 
... but what really gets me is that Rubido is already looking to get back to work, despite his injuries still being pretty serious... I hope he takes the time he needs to heal up properly, 'cause you don't want him rushing back in there and putting himself at risk again 
so I'm reading this news about the deputy who got into a super bad car crash but somehow managed to survive thanks to some amazing first responders. and what really gets me is that he shows up at their awards ceremony and just breaks down in tears, thanking them for saving his life 
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. but in all seriousness, the fact that these firefighters were able to react so quickly and save his life is just incredible. it's a real reminder of why they're so important to our communities 
) and I hope he never forgets how lucky he was to have those first responders in his corner 
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. And let's not forget the incredible work of the first responders – their bravery and selflessness are truly admirable 
i'm literally crying just thinking about it! Fidel Rubido's story is such an inspiration to me... I mean, who needs a second chance more than someone who's been through a life-threatening accident? 
and can you imagine being in those shoes, literally? 
i'm glad to hear that he's doing well and can't wait for him to get back to work 